55th Reunion for the Class of 1969
Welcome Back!
The Class of 1969 will celebrate our 55th reunion September 13-15 and we can’t wait to see you back on campus!
Event Overview
The festivities begin at lunch on Friday! We will gather at the Benson University Center for the Golden Deacs Luncheon where we are in for a treat as we hear from Distinguished University Professor, Rogan Kersh ’86 who will share what he learned at Wake Forest as a student, professor and alumnus. Look for tables marked for the 55th Reunion, so we can sit with classmates. The afternoon offers multiple opportunities including Party So Dear which begins at 4:30 p.m. At 6:00 p.m. we will head to the Mag Room in Reynolda Hall, where we can enjoy the last part of Party So Dear from the balcony of the Mag Room while enjoying appetizers, drinks and good friends from the Class of 1969. While we know that some may have other events on Friday evening, we hope you will do both! Come to the party for as long as you can and then head to your next gathering.
On Saturday, enjoy the Festival on the Quad and Campus Open House, the Alumni Tailgate and the WFU vs Ole Miss football game to name a few highlights.
Game tickets are available directly through the ticket office by calling (336)758-3322 or online at godeacs.com . More exciting plans for the weekend are being finalized, so check back for updates.
We hope you’ll make plans to join us for a memorable weekend! Contact your friends, make your hotel reservations, and keep checking this website for more information as the weekend gets closer. Looking forward to seeing you September 13-15!
Go Deacs!
David Abernethy and Roz Duck Gentry
Class of 1969 Reunion Committee Chairs
For Hotel Reservations
DoubleTree
5790 University Parkway
(336) 767-9595 (Ask for Wake Forest Golden Deacs Block) or book online.
Room Rate: $219
Book By: August 29
- David Abernethy ('69, MAED '71)
- Bill Ameen ('69, MD '73)
- Dave Ashcraft ('69, JD '74)
- Cassandra (Martin) Baker ('69)
- Susan (Harward) Barwell ('69)
- Phil Baucom ('69)
- John Berwind ('69)
- Linda (Carter) Brinson ('69)
- Jim Carver ('69)
- Jim Davis ('69)
- Frank Donaldson ('69)
- David Ellis ('69)
- Pete Ellis ('69)
- Bob Ervin ('69)
- Roz (Duck) Gentry ('69)
- Denny Gregory ('69)
- Julie (Davis) Griffin ('69)
- John Hagaman ('69)
- Dick Heidgerd ('69, JD '72)
- Bill Heitman ('69)
- Sandy (Edwards) James ('69, MAED '72)
- Bob Johnson ('69)
- Glenda (Buie) Jones ('69)
- Digit Laughridge ('69)
- Jack Lewis ('69)
- Hal McDowell ('69)
- Norma (Murdoch) Murdoch-Kitt ('69)
- Tom Mutton ('69, MD '73)
- Bill Myers ('69)
- Anne (Sabroske) Parker ('69)
- Bill Parker ('69)
- Bill Patton ('69)
- Anne (Bingham) Philpott ('69, MA '75)
- Len Preslar ('69)
- Ed Roach ('69)
- Bill Smith ('69)
- Donald Wagoner ('69)
- J. D. Wilson ('69)
Reunion Events
Friday, September 13
Golden Deacs Event
11:00 a.m. – Welcome Center Opens
11:30 a.m. – Class Photo
Noon – Buffet Lunch
Benson University Center, Room 401 – AT CAPACITY
The Class of 1969 is invited to attend the Golden Deac Luncheon on Friday as we welcome the Class of 1974 into our ranks. Rogan Kersh ’86, Distinguished University Professor will share “What I Learned At Wake Forest.”
Attire: Black & Gold Casual
Cost: $25
Menu:
House Salad
Shrimp and Grits
Herbed Chicken Breasts
Roasted Potatoes
Green Beans
Rolls with Butter
Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies
Lemon Bars
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Tea and Water
Class of 1969 55th Reunion Celebration
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Magnolia Room, Reynolda Hall Come and enjoy heavy appetizers and drinks in the Magnolia Room. We’ll open the balcony doors so you can still enjoy the last hour of Party So Dear on Mag Quad. Enjoy catching up with friends.
Attire: Black & Gold Casual
Cost: $30 – Can register onsite Friday
Menu:
Charcuterie Board
Spinach & Artichoke Dip w/Pitas
Beef Tenderloin Sliders with horseradish sauce
Marinated Shrimp
Sean’s Famous Chips
Dessert Bites
Beer, Wine, Sodas, Sparkling Waters, Water
If you have dietary restrictions, please contact Emily Cockerham at cockeres@wfu.edu.
1969 Reunion Committee Chairs
David Abernethy
Roz Duck Gentry
1969 Reunion Committee
David Ashcraft
Cassandra Martin Baker
Susan Harward Barwell
Linda Carter Brinson
Jim Davis
Frank Donaldson
Bob Ervin
Julie Davis Griffin
Marty Andrus Lamb
Norma Murdoch-Kitt
Paul Orser
Len Preslar
Ed Roach
Chip Seidle
Susan Yates Stephenson
John Stone
Dave Taliaferro
Donald Wagoner
J. D. Wilson
For Questions?
reunion@wfu.edu or call 800.752.8568